Spine Center

Collaborating for your recovery

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When you come to the Spine Center, you will receive the highest-quality care available for any back or neck problem. There are multiple caregivers who specialize in different areas of spine care and you will be partnered with the best one for your needs. Your caregiver may also work closely with a team of experts from other specialty areas, including orthopaedic spine care, neurosurgery, neurooncology and rehabilitation, to offer you the best spine care and pain relief possible. Through this collaboration, you will receive a full range of non-surgical or surgical care and rehabilitation services to get you back to the things that matter most to you.

Same-day appointments are available if you have a non-emergency situation, but need pain relief right away — call us at 651-254-3490.

As a part of the HealthPartners organization, the Regions Hospital spine care team also sees patients at the HealthPartners Specialty Center. Depending on your needs, some appointments may be scheduled at the HealthPartners Specialty Center, approximately one mile from Regions Hospital with free parking. The spine team will provide more details when you call to schedule your appointment.

What to expect

To prepare for your first visit, we will ask you to fill out a health history questionnaire in advance. It’s a good idea to write down any questions you have, too. And feel free to bring a family member with you. Sometimes it helps to have an extra set of ears to take in information. During your first visit we will assess your condition and work with you to develop a personal treatment plan. You’ll learn about the non-surgical or surgical options that will work best for you.

Non-surgical spine care

Pain can often be relieved with non-surgical treatment like medications and/or physical therapy. We will work with your primary care physician to look at test results and develop a care plan.

You may be referred to a non-surgical or medical spine specialist if you have:

Pain in your back and/or neck

Acute (urgent) and chronic (ongoing) spine problems

A degenerative back or neck condition

Spine surgery

If surgery is recommended, you’ll be in excellent hands. Our team includes world-class neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons. They are skilled in all types of spine surgery from minimally invasive procedures to complex surgeries. You may be referred to a spine surgeon if you have one of these conditions:

Spine surgeon – an orthopaedic surgeon or neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery, including disc repair, injuries such as fractures, and conditions like scoliosis.

Rehab specialists – may include physicians, nurses, psychologists, dieticians and therapists (aquatic, occupational, physical, recreational, and/or speech therapists). These specialists are trained and dedicated to helping you regain your independence. They work with you to develop a treatment program to,help you with physical, cognitive, or emotional difficulties after a major illness or injury.

Advanced practice provider (APP) – a health care professional with a master’s or doctoral degree. Includes physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). Works under the supervision of a doctor in both clinic and operating room.

Nurse clinician (RN) – a nurse who has completed studies in a specific area of nursing. RNs work with partners across service areas to make sure a patient’s care plan is well-coordinated and carried out successfully.

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